Well....my time has finally come to a close. Today, our last one here in Bethlehem we visited the Tent of Nations Farm....a Palestinian Christian farm which is underpersecution from the Israeli governement. The same people have owned the land for generations but have been under extreme pressure to leave the land because the Israeli government wants it. They have been persecuted to the extent their roads have been blocked, electric and water shut off....therefore they are living a very primitive life...to the extent they live in caves and tents and get all their water source from a sistern and their power from generators. Their vision is simply to create a place/refuge where all can live in peace with one another. It was a heartmoving experience as we talked and worshiped with them.
Upon returning to Bethlehm, our last full afternoon was free. So I ventured out with some friends to old Bethlehem, did a little shopping and then back to the hotel for a nap.
We leave the hotel at 3 AM Tuesday morning for the airport in Tel Aviv (Bethlehem time)...arriving in Columbus on Tuesday evening 11:30 PM (EST).
I look forward to seeing you all upon my return.
Jeff
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